But as states like Massachusetts and New York have raised their rates to historic highs, theyre creating a more and more lucrative market for smugglers who buy cigarettes in bulk in a low-tax state like New Hampshire or Pennsylvania, then sell them in a high-tax state, pocketing the difference
Light cigarettes are usually a good place to start since theyre easier on the throat and less intense
The focused outreach has been highly effective, particularly among the Black community, and menthol cigarettes have played a role in widened health disparities
Unlike with cigarettes, legally produced but illegally imported rollie tobacco is very hard to find
This led to a higher than anticipated balance in the fund
Prices depend on state taxes, brand type, and retail location